Kerry blue terrier

noun

one of an Irish breed of terriers having a soft, wavy, bluish-gray coat.

Kerry blue terrier

noun

an Irish breed of terrier with a soft silky wavy coat of a silvery-grey or smoky blue colour

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Kerry blue terrier¹

First recorded in 1920–25

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Malachy beat out an impressive lineup of a Dalmatian, German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, Irish setter, Kerry blue terrier and wire-haired dachshund to become the nation's No. 1 pooch.

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In the final round, he beat out a Dalmatian, German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, Irish setter, a Kerry blue terrier and a wire-haired Dachshund at Madison Square Garden.

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This little stump of a dog beat out the likes of a Dalmatian, German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, Irish setter, a Kerry blue terrier and wire-haired dachshund.

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He beat out a Dalmatian, German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, Irish setter, a Kerry blue terrier and wire-haired dachshund at Madison Square Garden.

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In past years, there's been a certain beagle or bichon frise or Kerry blue terrier that seemed to be the favorite, but not so this time.

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kerry Kerry Hill

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